April 2024 Newsletter

Apr 17

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Your Opening Night Lineup Has Arrived!

Summer is right around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: an unforgettable week of world premieres in the heart of Oklahoma City! The 24th annual deadCenter Film Festival arrives June 6 - 9, and we’re kicking things off with a truly unforgettable opening night lineup. Get familiar with this year’s first films here – and don’t forget to snag your passes before it’s too late!

Saucedo | World Premiere | 2023 | Dir. Emmett Berg

Saucedo explores the emotional journey of boxing champion and Oklahoma City native Alex Saucedo who suffers a career ending brain injury, forcing him to redefine his identity, find new purpose and take care of his family. This cinema verité feature documentary is a raw and intimate portrait of resilience and redemption.

Hailey’s Game | World Premiere | 2023 | Dir. Katie Hightower

When Carter McDowell lost her best friend in a car accident their senior year of high school, she never expected that five years later she'd still be haunted by visions of Hailey. Desperate to get closure, Carter recruits a zany bookstore clerk named Billy, and Hailey's old boyfriend, Tanner to conduct a seance that will allow her to say goodbye. But when unexpected complications arise, Carter and Tanner will have to face the demons they've been running from since high school.

La Singla | Oklahoma Premiere | 2023 | Dir. Paloma Zapata

Antonia Singla was born deaf and learned to dance flamenco without listening to music. At age 17, she revolutionized flamenco, but before turning 30 years old, she disappeared from the stage. Fifty years later, the time has come to tell her story.

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Music Video Selections to be Announced 4/18

On the third Thursday of each month, our friends at Factory Obscura stay open late for the grown-ups! At their next Adult Night on April 18, Join members of the programming team for a breakdown of this year’s Music Video, Episodic / Series and Experimental Works selections, screenings of past music videos, and a panel discussion featuring Nicole Emmons, Lauren Bumgarner, Branjae and Lincka, moderated by Factory Obscura’s Lindsey Cox. Grab your tickets here!

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Continuum Screening:

Tenkiller at Norman Music Festival

We’re partnering with our friends at Norman Music Festival to present an exclusive Continuum screening of dCFF22 official selection Tenkiller, April 25 at the historic Sooner Theatre. Stick around afterward for a conversation with Okie filmmakers Kara and Jeremy Choate, plus members of Chat Pile, who created the soundtrack! Admission is FREE with RSVP thanks to the generosity of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and Allied Arts OKC, and space is limited.

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Free Preview Night at Rodeo Cinema: 5/01

Opening night is just the beginning. Meet us on Wednesday, May 1 at Rodeo Cinema Stockyards, when we’ll reveal even more of the 2024 festival lineup! Together with festival programmers Camila Chaves Rojas, Paris Burris, Laron Chapman and Kevin Ely, we’ll explore the themes and stories of this year’s selections through exclusive sneak peeks and quality conversations.